Talent Acquisition Specialist

Northwestern Mutual – Denver FUTURE ROLE

The Talent Acquisition Specialist at Northwestern Mutual - Denver is responsible for overseeing the recruitment efforts for Financial Advisors at our growing District Office. Under the direction of office leadership, this role goes beyond traditional recruitment; it requires a strong sales mindset and exceptional sales skills. You will foster relationships within our office as a referral source and engage with the community and online job boards to achieve office goals in recruiting high-caliber financial representatives.

Additionally, you will manage the recruitment process from “yes” to success, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. This position requires a strong desire to make a difference, sound interpersonal skills, priority setting, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to driving results. If you are a proactive, persuasive, and resourceful professional with a passion for sales and recruitment, we want to hear from you!

• Referral Development:
  
  Develop and nurture effective referral sources within the office and the community to generate qualified leads.
• Recruitment Management:
  
  Oversee the entire recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, screening, conducting first interviews, administering screening tools, and guiding candidates through the selection process.
• Resume Review:
  
  Assess resumes and conduct initial interviews with potential candidates.
• Ongoing Communication:
  
  Maintain relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Community Engagement:
  
  Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote the office and the Northwestern Mutual brand.
• Recruitment Strategies:
  
  Coordinate recruitment strategies, leveraging referrals, philanthropic opportunities, and local events.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices.

• Activity Reporting:
  
  Provide weekly recruitment activity reports to the leadership team.
• Database Management:
  
  Use supported software to maintain candidate databases and accurate records of prospects.
• Leadership Coordination:
  
  Assist in coordinating leadership team meetings and preparing activity/results reports.
• Process Improvement:
  
  Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Contract and Licensing:
  
  Collaborate with the Contract and Licensing specialist to ensure a smooth candidate contract and licensing process.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years in sales, recruiting, or a related field; financial services industry experience is a plus.
• Team Interaction:
  Proven ability to work professionally as part of a team and interact effectively at all levels.
• Lead Generation:
  Experience in prospecting and generating leads via phone and face-to-face interactions.
• Sourcing Platforms:
  Knowledge of Linked In, Indeed, Handshake, and other sourcing platforms.
• Networking:
  Strong network of personal/professional advocates or active community involvement.

• Collaboration:
  
  Strong sense of teamwork and goal orientation.
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in the office and the community.
• Resourcefulness:
  Innovative and resourceful problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Comfort with various technologies and a commitment to efficiency.
• Process Management:
  Competencies in process and project management, including anticipating needs.
• Confidentiality:
  Ability to manage confidential and time-sensitive information.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal…